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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,400 cc

V698 SAVMOT history

V698 SAV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2022.

V698 SAV blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2023
Mileage
112,290 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V698 SAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V698 SAV was last recorded at 112,290 miles on 5 Dec 2022, 2,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,320 miles · 26 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,970 miles
Average per year
4,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,290 miles
  • 2021 – 109,320 miles
  • 2020 – 106,409 miles
  • 2018 – 99,708 miles
  • 2017 – 97,350 miles
  • 2016 – 93,643 miles
  • 2015 – 83,930 miles
  • 2014 – 69,383 miles
  • 2013 – 55,342 miles
  • 2012 – 45,271 miles
  • 2011 – 42,482 miles
  • 2010 – 39,565 miles
  • 2009 – 37,023 miles
  • 2008 – 33,851 miles
  • 2007 – 30,894 miles
  • 2006 – 29,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,290 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,290 miles (+2,970)3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,290 miles
    Test number
    220800673789
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass109,320 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,320 miles
    Test number
    446998544180
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOnly just visible beam on headlights
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam becoming corroded

  3. Fail109,320 miles (+2,911)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,320 miles
    Test number
    155108876753
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOnly just visible beam on headlights
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam becoming corroded

  4. Pass106,409 miles (+35)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,409 miles
    Test number
    798584758867
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFirst gear syncro worn/none testable

  5. Fail106,374 miles (+1,141)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,374 miles
    Test number
    595919939874
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFirst gear syncro worn/none testable

  6. Pass105,233 miles (+5,525)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,233 miles
    Test number
    355277615162
    • AdvisoryAirbag lamp illuminated BUT non SRS
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are perished & and worn on the outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,708 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    99,708 miles
    Test number
    323765702337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail99,703 miles (+2,353)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,703 miles
    Test number
    239158338651
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass97,350 miles (+3,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,350 miles
    Test number
    619203079908
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs deteriorated (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass93,643 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,643 miles
    Test number
    308246385681
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail93,607 miles (+9,677)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,607 miles
    Test number
    436914900521
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance very dim (1.2.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass83,930 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,930 miles
    Test number
    433821044223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail83,927 miles (+14,544)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,927 miles
    Test number
    137783779138
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass69,383 miles (+113)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    69,383 miles
    Test number
    659220954396
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Fail69,270 miles (+13,928)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,270 miles
    Test number
    518442944366
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass55,342 miles (+7,472)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,342 miles
    Test number
    576890853342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,870 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,870 miles
    Test number
    596464313092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,271 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,271 miles
    Test number
    527469102031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,482 miles (+2,917)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,482 miles
    Test number
    688270411001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,565 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,565 miles
    Test number
    101383610467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,023 miles
    Test number
    123954219062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,023 miles (+23,172)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,023 miles
    Test number
    813824119078
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  23. Pass33,851 miles (+2,957)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,851 miles
    Test number
    212704318004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,894 miles (+1,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,894 miles
    Test number
    394525717065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass29,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    29,142 miles
    Test number
    880518816056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V698 SAV

Does V698 SAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V698 SAV expired on 7 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V698 SAV?
The MOT on V698 SAV expired on 7 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V698 SAV done?
V698 SAV was recorded at 112,290 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2022, an average of 4,926 miles a year.
Has V698 SAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V698 SAV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V698 SAV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V698 SAV find?
V698 SAV passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2022 with 3 minor defects and 12 advisories: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 12 more.

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